14 Month Old Not Walking??

Here is what I have figured out about my 3rd child, who I forsee wont walk until 14-15 months either at this rate. He is an observer, not a doer.(If that makes sense). He watches everything very intensely, and it seems like he is not willing to try new things until he is confident he can do it. He only started crawling about 3 weeks ago, but you wouldnt know it now. He crawls like a pro, so it really seems like he just wanted to wait it out. My girls were very willing to give things a try, and try, and try again until they mastered it. So I would watch her personality in other aspects, is she more shy, or does she tend to observe more at first to get comfortable?? Hopefully she will be walking before you know it, and I bet she will take less spills than your son did, that could be nice too :) Good Luck! ~A.~

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My first son walked at 13 months, although he had been crusing since 7 months. My other son walked just 2 days before he turned 15 months. He was capable but just didn't want to. I wouldn't stress over it at all, especially if your doc isn't worried.. Although, I know it's hard not to when other little ones are walking and yours isnt. I went through that too.

C.

I wouldn't freak out about it. All 3 of my boys walked at 15 1/2 months. With my twins I was a little concerned but I realized that it was just more convenient for them to crawl and that they had pretty good muscle control. Just remember, all babies are different. Just because one walks before another doesn't really give you an indication that anything is wrong. If their pediatrician isn't concerned I wouldn't worry either. I'm sure she will be running around in no time!

Children develope skills at their own rate. My second daughter didn't start crawling until she was 9mos. and the day she started walking, she was 15mos. old. She was so excited at finding she could walk, she didn't just walk, but RAN all over the house for 4 solid hours! She then layed down for her nap and slept the rest of the day, night and into the next day!

Hi C.,

Isn't is crazy how those little ones and every move they make or not make can cause so much stress. They are all so unique and owner's manuals would be awesome. As long as you've to the doctor and they haven't seen anything that is hindering your daughter it is just a waiting game. You never know, she may be the one who one day just starts running. That's been known to happen :) Don't worry, your daughter is going to be ready when she is ready. On the lighter side, enjoy the time you have now without both of them running around your house :)

Have a great one!
A.
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Girls usually start walkin faster than boys do but I wouldn't panic yet. My nephew just turned 1 on 2/28 and he started trying to step the day b 4. He still likes to jump down and crawl b/c he does it and gets to his destination faster. Have u tried getting her one of those pushing toys that may have lights or music on it? That's what I used for my 2 (now 7 and 5). She'll be fine. Oh, and also like my nephew..He's a heavy weighter himself and they have to get used to and adjust to holding their own weight up.

My youngest little girl didn't start walking until she was 19 months. She is a very active 2 yr old and you wouldn't know that she was a late walker. One thing I did buy was a walker that she could push that she used for months until I hide it from her cause she was using it as a cruch and she was fine after that. My doctor suggested that we have her tested and all her motor skills test were fine. I thought she would never walk but she did eventually. I know it is difficult carrying her when you think she should be walking. She will eventually be out there running around and no one ever really know.

My son didn't walk until 14 1/2 months and now he runs at 17 months. No worries. When they walk they have a lot more accidents. My son fell yesterday at daycare and now has a black and blue brow.

C.,
My 7 year old started crawling at 6 mo., pulling up at 7, but didn't walk until 13 mo. Yet, even now she can hardly walk a straight line w/ out tripping. My 4 year old didn't even start crawling until about 10 mo., didn't pull up until about 13 mo., maybe 14, then walked at 17 mo. Today, she's very athletic, coordinated & agile. Babies do all develop within ranges. I wouldn't start stressing over it just yet.

D.

My DD took her 1st steps yesterday at a little over 17 months old. She is one that has to be assure of herself before doing something - your DD could be the same way. There is no cause for concern unless they go past 18 months of age, then you need to bring it up to your pedi. Good Luck!!!

So long as she is at least crawling and pulling up you are ok. I was stressing out a month or so ago becuase my son is that age and not talking. Most people will tell you that boys walk faster (as your son seemed to prove) and girls start talking sooner. I also met a mom at the mall who said her daughter was that age and not walking either. Don't worry. Trust your pedi. And if you don't trust him or her, you need to get a new one anyway! Your pediatrician needs to be your partner and you need to trust them to help you make the best decisions for your child. I know it's hard to do so, but I am assuming you picked that doctor for a good reason. Just make sure your DD gets plenty of floor time and things to cruise and pull up on. I know they say they don't help, but my son had an "Around We Go" (exersaucer that they walk around the outside of rather than sit inside) and I swear that helped him learn to walk. Good luck, and don't stress. There will be time for that when she's a teenager :)

Wow! I know you have a handful with 2 babies. Trust me. If the doctor says you have nothing to worry about, it's no biggie. Lots of children don't walk until later. She will probably do what my daughter did, we just woke up one morning and she was practically running. Don't worry yourself. Maybe instead when you are home, don't carry her so much. Make herself become reliant upon her. It takes alot of patience, but you can do it!

My oldest daughter didn't start walking until she was 16 1/2 months old. She was very vocal early on and started talking before she started walking. Maybe their brains can only master one major skill at a time?

Hi C.,
The 'normal' range for walking is 10-14 months...she is not totally abnormal, however if she is not showing signs of walking along furniture, while holding one of mommy/daddy's hand, etc. you may want to have a specialist (regarding the loose hip thing) just look her over and make sure there is no reason physically she is not walking. ECI can do an assessment, however this seems very pinpointed to one skill, so I am not sure what they would really do. I would expect her to start taking off very soon if everything is developed in her favor.

Go with your gut...

K.